Troy-Bilt TBC57 - Manual (Page 3)

This unit requires assembly.
UNPACKING
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated
the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-828-5500 (U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada)
for assistance.
POSITIONING THE HANDLEBARS
1. Loosen the two knobs on the inside of the handlebars
(Fig. 2).
2. With the unit upright, swing the handlebars up into the
operating position (Fig. 1).
NOTE: Take care not to pinch the throttle cable when
positioning the handlebars (Fig. 2).
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Do not over tighten the knobs.
4. Restrain the throttle cable with the cord retainer. Adjust
the throttle cable so it is smooth and tight against the
handlebars.
ADJUSTING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Set the unit on its side (Fig. 3).
2. Press the height adjustment button inward and move the
wheel assembly until the height adjustment button locks
into the desired hole (Fig. 3).
NOTE: Moving the wheel assembly down will raise the
wheel height. Moving the wheel assembly up will lower
the wheel height.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
NOTE: The battery is not shipped fully charged. It is
recommended to fully charge the battery before use to
ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. The
lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may
be charged at any time. A fully discharged battery will
require approximately 2 hours to completely charge.
1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet/receptacle.
2. The red Power LED will illuminate (Fig. 4).
3. Insert the battery into the charger (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the
charger by making sure the red Indicator LED charge
light is on (Fig. 4).
4. Once the battery has reached a full charge level the
Indicator LED will turn from red to green (Fig. 4).
5. The battery may be removed or stored in the charger
once it is fully charged; however, it is recommended to
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet/receptacle. To
remove the battery, hold down the battery latch and
slide the battery off the charger (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Lithium-ion batteries, while in use, will continue to
provide full power without power fade unlike typical
batteries; when the battery is fully discharged, the battery
circuitry will immediately cut power to the tool and require
immediate charging.
Battery Instructions
Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights
will illuminate according to the battery’s current power level
(Fig. 6).
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and to
reduce the risk of electric shock or fire:
• DO NOT squeeze the throttle control when installing or
removing the battery. Refer to Starting and Stopping
Instructions.
• Remove the battery before inspecting, adjusting or
performing maintenance on any part of the unit.
Installing the Battery
1. Align the tongue of the battery with the handle cavity
(Fig. 7).
2. Grasp the front handle firmly.
3. Push the battery into the handle cavity until the latch
locks into place.
4. Do not use force when inserting the battery. It should
slide into position and “click.”
Removing the Battery
1. Press the latch button on the battery down and hold
(Fig. 7).
2. Grasp the front handle firmly and pull the battery out of the handle cavity.
NOTE: The battery fits into the handle cavity snugly in order to prevent accidental dislodging. It may
require a strong pull to remove it.
IMPORTANT! The battery is equipped with an internal circuit breaker that will automatically shut off
power to the unit if the battery is overloaded during heavy use. Once cooled, the battery will reset
itself. Follow these steps if an overload occurs:
1. Release the switch trigger and then restart the unit. Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions.
2. The battery may need to be removed for approximately 1 minute, allowed to cool and then reinstalled.
Fig. 4
Power LED
Battery Compartment
Indicator LED
3
STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install a fully charged battery into the unit. Refer to
Installing the Battery.
2. Stand in the operating position (Fig. 9). Hold the
handlebar with both hands.
NOTE: Always tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off
the ground when starting the unit.
3. Squeeze the throttle control to start the motor (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Starting the motor also starts the tilling action.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control (Fig. 8). Allow the unit to come to a complete stop.
Fig. 8
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make
sure you are in the operating position behind
the cultivator when using it. To avoid serious
injury, the operator and unit should be in a
stable position while starting.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury,
do not connect the electric extension cord to unit
until fully completing cultivator assembly.
Fig. 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Throttle
Cable
Handlebar
Knobs
Cord
Retainer
Throttle
Control
WARNING: To avoid injury from the tines,
wear heavy gloves and a long sleeve shirt when
adjusting the wheel assembly.
Fig. 3
Lower
Height Adjustment Button
Raise
Wheel Assembly
OPERATING TIPS
1. Move the unit to the work area before starting the motor.
Refer to Moving the Unit.
2. Start the unit as described in the Starting Instructions.
3. With the tines off the ground, squeeze the throttle
control to increase the motor speed.
4. Hold the handlebar firmly with both hands and slowly
lower the unit until the tines make contact with the
ground (Fig. 9).
5. As cultivating action begins, pull back on the cultivator so that the tines can penetrate the ground.
6. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the
controls and the handling of the cultivator.
7. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your effort.
8. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust them according to Adjusting the Tine Depth.
ADJUSTING THE TINE DEPTH
The tines should penetrate most garden soils approximately 4 to 5 inches. If necessary, adjust the
tines as follows:
1. Stop the motor and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the battery from the unit and allow the unit to cool.
3. Raise the wheel height for shallower tine penetration or lower the wheel height for deeper tine
penetration. Refer to Adjusting the Wheel Assembly in the Assembly Instructions section.
4. Install the battery into the unit and resume operation.
MOVING THE UNIT
1. Stop the motor.
2. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.
3. Push or pull the unit to the next location.
Fig. 9
WARNING: Do not expose the unit to rain. Do not use the unit in damp or wet locations
or conditions.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal
injury, never pick-up or carry the unit while the
engine is running.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the unit towards you.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the motor when operation is
delayed or when moving the unit from one location to another.
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVING AND REPLACING TINES
Cultivator tines are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of damage are present. Tines
should also be removed and cleaned after each use.
To replace the cultivator's tines:
1. Lay the unit back on a flat level surface with the handles
touching the ground so that the unit is in a horizontal
position.
2. Remove the click pin found at the end of each tine shaft
(Fig. 10).
3. Carefully remove each tine assembly from the tine shafts.
4. Wipe each tine shaft clean with a damp cloth and apply
a light coat of oil (e.g., 3-N-One) or silicon-based
lubricant to each shaft. Do NOT use WD-40.
5. Rinse each tine assembly with water and thoroughly dry
it before placing it on the tine shaft.
NOTE: All installation instructions are explained from the
operating position.
6. Slide on the new tines, with the hubs facing in towards each
other (Fig. 11). Make sure that the rotation arrows are facing
the gearbox when installing the tines on the left tine shaft
and away from the gearbox for the right tine shaft (Fig. 10).
7. Re-insert each click pin to secure the tine assemblies in
place.
WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the unit, stop the motor, wait for all
moving parts to stop and remove the battery. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING: Cultivator tines are sharp. Always wear leather gloves to protect your hands
when handling tines.
WARNING: Do not wash the cultivator with
a hose. Avoid getting water on the motor and
electrical connections.
Fig. 10
Click
Pin
Tine Assemblies
Tine
Shafts
Fig. 11
Hubs
Click Pin
Gearbox
Fig. 5
Battery
Latch
Fig. 6
BCI Button
Fig. 7
Battery
Latch
CAUTION: When the battery is not installed
in the unit, keep it away from paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other metal objects that
could make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause sparks, burns or a fire.
LED Meter
Battery
Handle
Cavity
Hubs